What Happens Now, Team?

LETTERS FROM READERS

January 10, 1999

OK, NOW that the National Basketball Association season has started again a question that has been debated almost since the end of the season last year will be answered. That question is: Who is at fault for all of this?

When you finally sit in your seat at the Orlando Arena for the first home game, you will get the answer. When you watch an NBA game on television, the answer will again be there. When you buy the hats, T-shirts, banners and beer mugs, you will know the answer.

Of course, the one responsible is you.

The players and the owners all know - and always knew - that you would come back and that you would pay. They also know that next year you won't even remember there ever was a lock-out.

Salaries will continue to rise, owners will continue to rake in the cash, and you will continue to pay.